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Endocrinology (Hormones & Growth)

The way your child grows, develops and even feels, can depend on how well their endocrine system is working. Endocrine disorders create hormone imbalances that can affect a child's health in many different ways. Our pediatric endocrinologists provide care, treatment, education and supportive services to children dealing with both common and rare endocrine disorders.

Learn More About Pediatric Endocrinology

Made up of hormone-producing glands, the endocrine system controls many body functions such as growth and development, maturation, energy levels and mood.

And although Type 1 diabetes — also known as juvenile diabetes — is the most recognizable condition, Nemours pediatric endocrinologists treat other diseases of the endocrine system such as:

Helpful Information

Medication Refills

Please request medication refills at the time you make your appointment — requests may take 48 hours to complete.

When calling for a refill, include:

your child’s name

medication name and dosage

pharmacy name and phone number

prescriptions will not be refilled if you have not been seen in our clinic in the past six months

Growth Hormone Therapy Information & Resources

Growth hormone therapy requires prior authorization for a brand on your insurance drug formulary. Please notify your insurance company to find out what brand(s) is covered (preferred) with a prior authorization.

When growth hormone therapy is recommended for your child, the following list of growth hormone manufacturer websites can be useful educational resources to help you become comfortable in making a choice for your child. Many of them include such tools as product and device information, storage and safety information, financial support programs, and instructional guides and demonstration videos. Reimbursement Center Case Managers can assist with insurance benefit investigation and coordination of growth hormone therapy.

In Jacksonville, Fla., pediatric endocrinologists from Nemours are part of the same team of specialists from Wolfson Children’s Hospital (our neighbor and pediatric partner). Families come to us from all over the world to receive top-quality medical care from top experts in pediatric endocrinology.

Expert Pediatric Endocrinologists at Nemours

Endocrine disorders in children are often complex and require highly specialized pediatric care. That’s why it’s important to have your child evaluated and treated by pediatric endocrinologists who are experienced in caring for kids with special health needs.

At Nemours, our endocrinology specialists work closely with researchers who are actively studying advanced treatments and care for growth and hormone problems in children, so your child gets the very best care possible. We have access to state-of-the-art diagnostic screenings and other services at Wolfson Children’s Hospital, including assessments on bone age and body composition and tests that measure growth hormone deficiency and more.

Common Endocrine Disorders in Children

Nemours’ pediatric endocrinology specialists evaluate, diagnose and treat growth and hormone disorders in children of all ages, ranging from mild to extremely complex. We see patients with a variety of conditions, including:

If your child needs additional tests, therapies or rehabilitation, surgery or an overnight hospital stay, your pediatric endocrinologists and the specialists at Wolfson Children’s Hospital will take good care of your family and make the experience as easy and stress-free as possible.

The Nemours Commitment to Family-Centered Care

At Nemours, we recognize the importance of the family in the care and healing process. Because many of the children we see have chronic illnesses that require repeated visits, we build strong relationships with our families that foster respect, dignity and collaboration. We’re also committed to educating children and families about the medical condition, and how best to manage it. Our goal is to get your child back to the business of being a kid as quickly as possible.

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